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• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 94 1.8 several mk3 questions - where is stuff type 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi All, Couple of questions on the Golf mk3 (M reg). 1) How do I tell which engine code it is? I've looked on the chassis plate and on the engine chassis itsself but not seen anything (ABU, ABS, etc?) code like. 2) Where are the fuel injector(s) - I assume hidden on the back? (towards
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - 2006 2.0 Fitting a 6 Disc Auto-changer 30 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  added. Does anyone know if this is the case? With all the e46's I have owned i've just plugged one in and off it goes! Just to confirm, the car is a BMW 5 Series 520d SE on an 06 plate. Thanks, Adam
• It's legal to use un-numbered Motorway exits 30 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Many people may know this, but I didn't until I contacted the Lancashire Constabulary. With reference to the M6 Forton services near Lancaster: police confirm that you are permitted to join and leave the motorway both N and S bound, to and from the C-roads which allow access to these services
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 02 2.0 GTi petrol - Anti Pollution Fault 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  , but its been like that since i bought it. I was reading Nathan206's post http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=67310 but I'm assuming its not the same problem in regards to the diesel additive? Cheers Tob {moved to a stand alone post}
• p/x valuations. 11 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Been around a few garages with a view to buying a Focus (still looking). I'm a serious buyer with cash plus p/x in my pocket. There are a lot of Focus/s/i about, but many are strongly priced with no hint that there is a cash crisis. Shown dealers the colour of my money, but am getting truly silly
• Volvo 850 (1992 - 1996) - Volvo 850 GLE 2.5 estate real life fuel mpg? 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  are likely to determine if i look at them any further. Anyone know if govt fuel figures were compiled for cars back in the mid 90's? and if so can one access them anywhere. Thanks in advance Mark W
• What did you learn to drive in? 10 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I did my initial driver training whilst in the forces. The first ever car I drove was an (1970's) Escourt Estate. Upon learning the core basics and spending many ours driving around a disused airbase near Beverley East Yorkshire - I was then put in to a Bedford 7.5t and let loose on the roads! I
• Sullen Service reception staff, What do you do? 5 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  looking girls forming the reception staff (allegedly told off) looking anywhere but your face. Eye contact and a smile for a repeat new purchase customer. You must be joking. But then, It`s perhaps not much of a customer who just comes back for parts.. Best perhaps to try to look straight at the parts
• Paintwork/rust on 1999 Merc Sl 3 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  about the size of a 1p piece. I know Mercerdes had some build quality issues around this time but does anyone know the paintwork warranty on these cars? I took the car to have the hardtop resprayed at a local paintshop and they advised to talk to mercedes as they had a similar case on a 1999 S class
• DIY- Interest, Summer Servicing completed (you?) 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Both cars now fully serviced, on the drive. All the detailed `extra`s` such as antifreeze and distilled water, rustproofing of brake pipes/sumps/subframes and so on. Best synthetic oils, clean latex gloves on handling fuel/oil/air filter elements. All those little details that you do yourself
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 2000 1.4 Brake overhaul-bleeding 7 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  . A few points to note:- i/he had the calipers off the car to wind the pistons back ii/ he noticed a split servo hose and replaced this. Any ideas- have not come across this before? many thanks Incidently when Haynes talks about RH first is this from the driver,s seat?
• Recession and dodgy insurance claims. 11 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Worked arranging motor insurance in the early 90's and can remember loads of cars being stolen, as owners could not sell them and it was the only way of getting decent cash for the vehicle.........in theory. It had occurred to me that this time round this could not happen as immobilisers are so
• Your `old tool` favourites collection. 29 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  60`s. I should buy new I suppose to benefit from the `feel` of modern tools, but for nostalgia cannot bring myself to do it. (This post was inspired by buying 16 inch water pump pliers yesterday and reflecting that I had managed without since 1964.) For inspiration http://tinyurl.com/5s5qry
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Diesel (2008 - 2009) - Is a good engine or not ?! -possible purchase. 6 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, So is it a good engine or bad, because I'm confused? Honest John: "Starting from cold, the engine sounded like someone was shaking an old metal bucket of bolts under the bonnet. " Jeremey Clarkson: "No. It?s crap. Normally, diesels are happiest at low revs in a high gear. Not the Legacy
• Almost 80mpg, getting nearer as engine loosens 22 May 2008 (Forum)
  Trying for a personal record without resorting to severe unsustainable driving techniques. 79.3mpg yesterday, cold start, then staying between 50 and 55mpg, over a 60 mile return trip with a semi warm start at the mid point. That`s better than the 78mpg of a few months back on a return trip of 120
• BMW - R1150RT 2003 1150 - input shaft splines stripped. 11 May 2008 (Forum)
  serached the internet and there are a couple of cases, but I would expect not to many 1150`s have reached high enough mileage yet to fail? The bike has been BMW serviced since new and I feel BMW should repair the bike for free. Any help comments etc will be good. Thanks tweak to header to include brief
• Fuel (What do you do?) 28 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Over the last month I have actively been looking for garages that sell their fuel cheaper than others. I have never done this before, as I never thought it?s been worthwhile to save a few pence. This got me thinking. (Too much spare time) I always used the Jet garage about a mile from my house
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 1993 DT - Ball Joint replacement 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, i took my 93 405 DT to a garage today because it has a knocking noise, the mechanic says the o/s bottom ball joint needs replacing. He has told me that the ball joint is part of the wishbone on the 405 and the whole unit will need to be replaced at a cost of £130. Does this sound right? I have
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 2.0V6 opinions please. 22 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hello All, Father in law has always liked Rover 75's and has taken a fancy to a yr2000 2.0V6 model stickered at £3400. It has 50k miles. Not sure which model. Has anyone got any information about this engine? There seems to be more info on the 1.8 (not very positive), the 2.5V6 (better
• Which small car will suit my trailer? 10 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I need a small car that has enough oomph to tow my trailer but I am unsure how to work this out. The trailer is a Brenderup 1205 S. Total weight 750 kg Working load 610kg I was looking at a Clio 1.2 (weight 1080) but it has an unbraked towing weight of 535 kg. Am I understanding this correctly